How to Use sprinkle in a Sentence

sprinkle

1 of 2 verb
  • I sprinkled grass seed over the soil.
  • He sprinkled water on the plants.
  • She sprinkled the clothes before ironing them.
  • As soon as the salmon begins to turn opaque, sprinkle in the wine.
    Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Place a spoonful of sour cream in the center of each chimichanga and sprinkle cilantro over the sour cream.
    cleveland, 31 Jan. 2023
  • To sprinkle salt on the fresh wound, it was ruled the ball was recovered in the end zone for a touchback.
    Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2023
  • Once the fat is hot, sprinkle a thin layer of rice over the bottom and firmly press down to line the base of the pan.
    Megan Marples, CNN, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Serve the salsa with the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining cilantro.
    Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 14 May 2023
  • Toss them to combine, then spread them out on the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
    Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Drizzle each with olive oil, sprinkle with more Parmesan and squeeze a bit of lemon over the top.
    Sarah Copeland, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Top with sauce and chicken and shrimp mixture and sprinkle with basil.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Serve Place spaghetti on plate and sprinkle with cheese, then place salmon on top.
    Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Combine the salt, Chinese five-spice powder, gochugaru and Sichuan chile flakes and sprinkle on each of the chops.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2023
  • But the spirit of it is meant to be sprinkled into our daily wardrobe.
    Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2023
  • If desired, scrape the black vanilla seeds from inside the vanilla bean pod and sprinkle over the dish.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 29 Apr. 2023
  • The festival, which features 24 food kiosks sprinkled across the park, ends May 7.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Remove from oven, and sprinkle with Sugar-and-Spice Pecans.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Remove hocks; drain peas, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 June 2023
  • When spring snow melts into the water, the salt sprinkled to treat the roads alters the water chemistry.
    Carolyn Hagler, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2023
  • Once the potatoes are tender, sprinkle on the marshmallows to melt.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Rub the fillets with oil and lightly sprinkle them with pepper.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Be sure to sprinkle flaky sea salt on top right before serving.
    Brittany Natale, Redbook, 2 June 2023
  • That’s the sort of stat-that-gives-you-pause that’s sprinkled throughout a documentary like this one.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Brush crust with egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
    Torie Cox, Country Living, 9 May 2023
  • There was crawfish cooked with spinach, savory soups oozing with red palm oil, and mounds of rice sprinkled with onions and shrimp.
    Rosalind Cummings-Yeates, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Remove the pie from the oven and immediately sprinkle lightly with flaky salt.
    Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
  • When the sweet berries can be found fresh, sprinkle them over a meringue masterpiece.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, then sprinkle with the scallion whites and 1 teaspoon salt.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
  • There are thousands of ski resorts sprinkled across more than 60 nations around the globe.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
  • High-top tables with chairs were sprinkled about during our tour.
    Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026

sprinkle

2 of 2 noun
  • It rained last night, but it was just a sprinkle.
  • She topped the pasta with a sprinkle of parsley.
  • Spoon the sauce over the fritters, top with a sprinkle of the flaky salt and serve warm.
    Will Coleman, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2022
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of the peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro and then the jalapeño.
    Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Serve with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of flaky salt.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Serve it straight from the oven with a sprinkle of chopped tomatoes.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2022
  • If the salad is dull, add a sprinkle of salt and some lemon juice and toss.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022
  • For bonus points, tack on a bottle of fun sprinkles and a jar of hot fudge.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Enjoy the meatless main with a sprinkle of cilantro and chopped onion.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Just a sprinkle rounds out the sweetness in the most delicious way.
    Molly Allen, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Top your bowl with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of parsley.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Serve with toast or eat as is, with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Scatter shrimp on top of creamed corn; sprinkle with herbs.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Each has a fun, festive look with a red design and sprinkle of snowflakes.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2023
  • In small bowl sprinkle gelatin over water (do not stir).
    Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2022
  • Bake russet potato skins — use the flesh to make a mash — with a sprinkle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
    Chris Morris, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Served the mushrooms on the ravioli with a sprinkle of parm, plus a side salad.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The drink is garnished with fresh lime zest and a sprinkle of whole pink peppercorns.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
  • The sprinkle of sea salt to refresh skin and addictive ocean and mint scent is just the cherry on top.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 June 2022
  • Add an extra sprinkle of cheese and a dollop of sour cream for a creamy finish.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024
  • They're covered with a sweet and sour sugar sprinkle that'll appeal to any lovers of sour sweets.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Dec. 2022
  • The new treat tops a red velvet cake donut with vanilla icing and cream cheese sprinkles.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Make this recipe for leftover ham something craveable by adding a sprinkle of cheese at the end.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Hank is filled with ennui soaked with a tinge of anger, with a sprinkle of misanthropy on top.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 11 Mar. 2023
  • These thick, bakery-style cookies are topped with a healthy swirl of icings, sprinkles, jam, or even cookie crumbs.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Each is topped with sweet white icing and dark green shamrock sprinkles.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
  • A little dash of this; a little sprinkle of that.
    Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Sliced green olives add a complementary brininess, and a sprinkle of parsley finishes the dish with grassy freshness.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
  • There are light sprinkles of magical realism in this book.
    CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Pinprick funk guitar trades phrases with synth lines that come down like sprinkles in a digital snow globe.
    Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026

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